There isn’t doubt that life can be volatile such that you are never sure of what happens next. However, if you decide against setting targets and goals you intend to achieve within some periods, you are living your life based on speculations. It’s not true that whatever will be, will be. You can decide what you want in life and accomplish it.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...............................................................................6
Chapter 1: What is Visualization? ...............................................9
What Visualization isn’t .............................................................................9
Visualization or Meditation?.................................................................... 12
Visualization in the Modern World.......................................................... 14
Chapter 2: Does Visualization Really Work?..............................17
The Science behind Visualization .............................................................17
Mental Practices are as Effective as Physical Practices............................ 19
Evidence from Virtual Workouts .............................................................20
Evidence from Stroke Patients................................................................. 21
Chapter 3: How Visualization Affects the Brain ........................24
The Brain Thinks in Images.....................................................................24
Imagination or Reality .............................................................................25
Visualization and the Reticular Activating System ..................................26
Safety and Interest ................................................................................... 27
Chapter 4: Perks of Visualization..............................................30
Stress Reduction ......................................................................................30
Harmony with yourself ............................................................................ 31
Clarity.......................................................................................................32
Mastery of New Skills...............................................................................32
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Enhanced Motivation...............................................................................33
Generation of Creative Ideas....................................................................34
Improved Performance ............................................................................34
Chapter 5: Common Inhibitions of the Power of Visualization . 37
Ambiguous Goals ..................................................................................... 37
Short-Term or Long-Term? .....................................................................38
Pessimism ................................................................................................39
Lack of Ambition......................................................................................39
Low Commitment ....................................................................................40
Lack of Training ....................................................................................... 41
Inactivity .................................................................................................. 41
Lack of Perseverance................................................................................42
Chapter 6: Visualization Techniques......................................... 45
Mental Rehearsal .....................................................................................45
Triggered Visuals .....................................................................................46
Issue yourself Cheque ..............................................................................46
Leverage a Vision Board........................................................................... 47
Make your Goals Physical with a Notecard..............................................48
Turn your Wants into Beliefs ...................................................................48
Locate your Happy Place..........................................................................49
Rehearse Challenging Situations .............................................................49
Plan for Multiple Outcomes .....................................................................50
Choose a Role Model................................................................................50
Wade off Negative Emotions.....................................................................51
Chapter 7: How to Use the Power of Visualization to Achieve
your Dreams ............................................................................. 53
Choose a SMART Goal ............................................................................. 53
Envision it in Detail..................................................................................54
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Employ all your Senses ............................................................................54
Be a Storyteller......................................................................................... 55
Be Flexible................................................................................................56
Identify Inner Obstacles...........................................................................56
Identify External Obstacles...................................................................... 57
Implement Intentions ..............................................................................58
Chapter 8: Habits that Optimize Visualization Power...............60
Living in the Moment...............................................................................60
Expectation of Positive Results................................................................ 61
Positive Affirmations................................................................................62
Gratitude ..................................................................................................63
Realism.....................................................................................................64
Contentment ............................................................................................64
Proactive Actions......................................................................................65
Conclusion................................................................................ 67
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Introduction
“If you dream it, you can achieve it.”
William Arthur Ward
The quote above and many others that have been spoken by wise men in the
history of human beings point out the importance of visualizing an event
before it occurs. “Dream” in the context of the above statement doesn’t refer
to the images and visuals you see when sleeping or taking a nap. Rather, this
refers to the goals you plan to achieve in your life.
The topsy-turvy nature of life makes it challenging for some people to have
targets they intend to achieve. Some people would cite the example of the
rumblings and shocking nature of the COVID-19 as a genuine reason you
shouldn’t make plans or set targets in life. Some individuals will say that life
is just like the stock market; nothing is certain.
There isn’t doubt that life can be volatile such that you are never sure of what
happens next. However, if you decide against setting targets and goals you
intend to achieve within some periods, you are living your life based on
speculations. It’s not true that whatever will be, will be. You can decide what
you want in life and accomplish it.
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There are many great examples of people who have achieved tangible success
because they leveraged the power of visualization. You can become one of
such people when you leverage the tips in this book. The journey begins with
what visualization is and ends with how you can succeed with it. Enjoy the
ride!